James Hepworth Email and Phone Number

Production Manager of the Insider Media design team. Managing a small team of talented designers and events specialists, Insider produces 6 monthly Business magazine titles and events literature – including branding – for over 200 national events.I pride myself in being very hands-on within the department, designing two of the six flagship Insider titles, and working closely with the editorial and commercial teams to deliver premium business products.I’ve seen Insider grow from a single publication to the UK’s leading regional business publication and events company. A main reason for this success and growth has been a strong brand identity that I have helped to develop over the past 25 years. From its humble beginnings, Insider sold for a multimillion-pound figure in 2023.With over 30 years’ experience, my skills carry all the way through from hands-on print design to project and department management. I come from a print background (not via digital), so I can draw on real-world experience and traditional editorial skills. I’ve also handled print and postal management, including Mailmark and paperwrap solutions.Insider has enabled me to work with third party clients and build positive relationships with companies such as KPMG, PwC, HSBC and Deloitte (and many more). I have also worked on publications for public and private sector organisations and premium contract print.Specialties:Editorial design, branding, art direction and photography (member of the Guild of Photography), exhibition, brand development and digital implementation (print and web), project management, print purchasing, business mailing solutions, illustration and staff development. Technical:Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign/Photoshop/Illustrator, Lightroom, etc.) and Apple OS and associated design workflow (inc. PDF). I have also got professional experience in Photography and video production.